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Social innovation is often associated with social entrepreneurs who launch ventures that aim to create discernible change, with a smart business model.

But what about job-seekers who are looking to work at social enterprises?

As the field of social innovation emerges and takes shapes, there are new roles and opportunities available to support the field.

Here are a few resources for job seekers looking for jobs in the social innovation realm. Note: this list is a mashup of links, ideas, places, and activities to help you find a social innovation job. Feel free to suggest others via the comments section.

1. GreenJobSearch
2. GivetoGetJobs
3. Idealist
4. Volunteer
5. Network at a social innovation event
6. Write about social innovation topics you are interested in
7. Social innovation fellowship programs
8. Informational interviews
9. Organize an event for the social innovation community
10. Freelance writing
11. B Corporation Job Board
12. Contact individuals with your credentials
13. Intern at a social venture
14. Go back to school for a degree or certification in a social innovation field
15. Green Jobs Network
16. Ask for an introduction, or introduce others in the field
17. Join the Hub
18. Attend a social innovation conference
19. Work or volunteer at a social innovation conference
20. Build a social innovation IQ
21. Follow Social Capital Markets on Twitter
22. Search for #socent #jobs on Twitter
23. Build a niche skill relevant to social enterprise
24. Follow NextBillion on Twitter
25. Talk about social innovation over coffee
26. Re-think about “work” as multiple jobs & projects vs. a single “day job”
27. Travel abroad
28. Teach
29. LinkedIn Job search
30. Read posts on SocialEarth, and write
31. Watch the Do Lectures on iTunes, then do something
32. Create a social innovation resume, show how you strive for the triple bottom line
33. Update your LinkedIn profile
34. Explore ways to create passive income so you can work, and your resources can work for you
35. Start a social business so you can employ yourself and be a social employer
36. Search on Indeed
37. Monster, search for social innovation jobs
38. Be willing to move anywhere
39. Contact a professor doing social innovation research, find out if you help
40. flexjobs
41. Craigslist jobs, gigs, volunteering
42. Develop your public speaking skills
43. Bookmark careers page for 10 foundations, check back regularly for postings
44. Find other social innovation job seekers—meet & discuss job search strategies (Meetup)
45. Read books on the subject, develop ability to evaluate social innovation content
46. Choose one social issue you are passionate about and do 5 things to alleviate the issue

* updated 11/3/11